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DrumWave Hires Brittany Kaiser to Blow the Whistle for Data Ownership

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In one of her strategic roles for DrumWave, Kaiser will help lobby for broad legislative change to provide a social license for all individuals to own, monetize, invest and save their personal data

LAS VEGAS and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DrumWave, today announced the appointment of renowned data ownership advocate Brittany Kaiser as new board advisor and Chief Evangelist for global data ownership rights from Money20/20 USA, the world’s largest gathering of the global money ecosystem. Among her many roles, Kaiser will champion data ownership rights legislation in the U.S. and beyond and represent DrumWave as a spokesperson.

“For years, I’ve fought tirelessly for universal data ownership rights, believing that everyone should have control over their personal information and the ability to generate value from it. In some jurisdictions, this is already recognized as a property right,” said Kaiser.

“Through DrumWave, I’ve had the privilege and opportunity to meet and work with fantastic people. But Brittany raises the bar quite a lot. She is a force of nature, a woman, a mother, and a pioneer in data ownership rights. Before many of us, she was right there when and where the political, financial, and digital frontiers collided, said André Vellozo, CEO and founder at DrumWave. “Brittany is joining DrumWave at a pivotal moment. She brings unparalleled vision, experience, courage, and passion. Her drive to reshape the future of data is nothing short of extraordinary. With her onboard, we’re ready to start a new era of how data is valued, owned, and used to benefit companies and consumers.”

Kaiser has a strong track record of founding influential organizations and driving legislative change. As the co-founder of the Own Your Data Foundation, Kaiser leads a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital landscape and protect their personal information. Her commitment to data rights extends to the policy arena, where she co-founded the Digital Asset Trade Association (DATA), a 501(c)(6) lobbying organization that pushes for favorable blockchain and cryptocurrency regulations.

Kaiser is a civilian member of the Congressional Committee for Blockchain, Fintech and Digital Innovation in the State of Wyoming, where she helped write and pass more than 40 digital asset laws, including the first law passed defining our digital assets as intangible personal property in March 2018.

Her advocacy has made significant legal impacts. As the only expert witness in the first successful data breach case against Equifax, she played a crucial role in winning the landmark case which established data ownership and property rights by winning at the Minnesota Supreme Court for property damage. This victory helped establish precedent for individuals to protect their legal property rights over their personal data and seek compensation for data breaches through a property damage framework — further cementing Kaiser’s reputation as a formidable force.

“For years, I’ve fought tirelessly for universal data ownership rights, believing that everyone should have control over their personal information and the ability to generate value from it. In some jurisdictions, this is already recognized as a property right,” said Kaiser. “My new role at DrumWave isn’t just a job — it’s a passion project that aligns perfectly with my vision for everyone to earn a passive income from their data. I’m incredibly eager to bring this new technological paradigm to life and promote a product offering that I’ve long dreamed of for the world.”

Kaiser’s passion for progressive politics and human rights began at an early age. While still in high school, she volunteered for the presidential campaigns of Howard Dean and John Kerry, as well as Barack Obama’s Senate run, demonstrating her commitment to democratic engagement. Her political involvement continued into adulthood, with Kaiser volunteering for the “Ready for Hillary” campaign in 2014 before shifting her support to Bernie Sanders in the 2015 Democratic primary.

Building on her political experience, Kaiser expanded her focus to global human rights issues. She has contributed to various global projects, including her work with Amnesty International, where she lobbied at the U.N. and European Parliament to combat crimes against humanity. Her dedication to human rights also led her to participate in research projects across Asia and Africa, further solidifying her reputation as a passionate advocate for social justice and political reform on a global scale.

In 2019, Kaiser added “author” to her impressive list of credentials. Her book, “Targeted: The Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower’s Inside Story of How Big Data, Trump and Facebook Broke Democracy,” published by HarperCollins, covers an insider’s perspective on one of the most significant data scandals of our time. Her firsthand account sheds light on the intricate relationships between big data, politics, and social media that have reshaped modern democracy.

Recognized as an expert in data utilization, digital asset legislation, and blockchain technology, Kaiser is a highly sought-after speaker at international public forums and conferences. Her talks focus on promoting sustainable change and advocating for the adoption of ethical principles in our digital lives.

About DrumWave

DrumWave Inc. is a high-tech disruptor headquartered at the historical 2465 Latham Street in Mountain View, CA — formerly the offices of the iconic General Magic. Using the “full-stack startup” approach, it’s building an end-to-end product to enable companies and consumers to own, exchange, and monetize data.

This isn’t just a technological advancement—it’s a new era for how data is valued, owned, and used. With DrumWave’s Data Savings Account and dWallet® platform, the company is ready to unlock a new world of products and services enriched with data as a value-added benefit for companies and consumers. For more information, visit https://drumwave.com/

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Brittany Kaiser, Own Your Data Foundation, brittany@ownyourdata.foundation, https://www.linkedin.com/company/own-your-data-foundation

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Stora Enso Oyj: Notification of Change in Holdings according to Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act (25 December 2024)

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STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 27 December 2024 at 09:00 EET

HELSINKI, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stora Enso Oyj received a notification pursuant to chapter 9, section 5 of the Securities Market Act from BlackRock, Inc on 27 December 2024.

On 25 December 2024, BlackRock’s holding in Stora Enso’s shares decreased below the 5 percent threshold.

% of shares and voting rights (total of 7.A)

% of shares and voting rights through financial instruments (total of 7.B)

Total of both in % (7.A + 7.B)

Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached

4.76% shares

Below 5% voting rights

0.27% shares

Below 5% voting rights

5.04% shares

Below 5% voting rights

Position of previous notification (if applicable)

Below 5% shares

Below 5% voting rights

Below 5% shares

Below 5% voting rights

Below 5% shares

Below 5% voting rights

 

A: Shares and voting rights

Class/type of shares

ISIN code (if possible)

Number of shares and voting rights

% of shares and voting rights

Direct

(SMA 9:5)

Indirect

(SMA 9:6 and 9:7)

Direct

(SMA 9:5)

Indirect

(SMA 9:6 and 9:7)

FI0009005961

37,609,170  shares

Below 5% voting rights

4.76% shares Below 5% voting rights

SUBTOTAL A

37,609,170 shares

Below 5% voting rights

4.76% shares

Below 5% voting rights

B: Financial Instruments according to SMA 9:6a

Type of financial instrument

Expiration date

Exercise/Conversion Period

Physical or cash settlement

Number of shares and voting rights

% of shares and voting rights

American Depositary Receipt (US86210M1062)

N/A

N/A

Physical

596,930 shares

Below 5% voting rights

0.07% shares

Below 5% voting rights

Securites lent

N7A

N/A

Physical

1,036,720 shares

Below 5% voting rights

0.13% shares

Below 5% voting rights

CFD

N/A

N/A

Cash

563,510 shares

Below 5% voting rights

0.07% shares

Below 5% voting rights

SUBTOTAL B

2,197,160 shares

Below 5% voting rights

0.27% shares

Below 5% voting rights

 

Stora Enso has two series of shares. Each A share and every ten R shares carry one vote. Stora Enso has 175,664,079 A shares and 612,955,908 R shares in issue. The Company does not hold its own shares. The total number of Stora Enso shares is 788,619,987 and the total number votes at least 236,959,669.

Investor enquiries:
Anna-Lena Åström
SVP Investor Relations
tel. +46 70 210 7691 

Stora Enso

Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We create value with our low-carbon and recyclable fiber-based products, through which we support our customers in meeting the demand for renewable sustainable products. Stora Enso has approximately 20,000 employees and our sales in 2023 were EUR 9.4 billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy (STEAV, STERV) and Nasdaq Stockholm AB (STE A, STE R). In addition, the shares are traded in OTC Markets (OTCQX) in the USA as ADRs and ordinary shares (SEOAY, SEOFF, SEOJF). storaenso.com/investors

STORA ENSO OYJ

Investor enquiries:
Anna-Lena Åström
SVP Investor Relations
tel. +46 70 210 7691 

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Truecaller continues strong growth, surpasses 400 million Android users

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STOCKHOLM, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Truecaller, the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, reached another important milestone on 24th of December, when the number of monthly active users (MAU) on the operating system Android surpassed 400 million. Truecaller continues to grow rapidly in many geographic markets and the total user base has grown with more than 57 million users during 2024 and has now surpassed 433 million users in total.

“Truecaller’s strong commitment to help businesses and individuals communicate better through both calls and messages, continues to grow. Our geographical footprint is growing each day, and the development in our targeted growth markets is strong. We’re thrilled at achieving this milestone and we look forward to serving the next 400 million Android users,” says Rishit Jhunjuhnwala, Chief Product Officer and incoming CEO of Truecaller.

The growth in India continues to be strong with a growth of approximately 37 million users in but the relative growth in other parts of the world is stronger with a growth of 20 million users during 2024.

Truecaller will continue to report the average number of monthly and daily users on a quarterly basis in connection with interim reports.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Frid, Head of IR & Communication
+46 705 29 08 00
andreas.frid@truecaller.com

About Truecaller:

Truecaller (TRUE B) is the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication. We enable safe and relevant conversations between people and make it efficient for businesses to connect with consumers. Fraud and unwanted communication are endemic to digital economies. especially in emerging markets. We are on a mission to build trust in communication. Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for more than 433 million active users. Truecaller is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 8 October 2021. For more information. please visit corporate.truecaller.com

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Xinhua Silk Road: Conference on deepening financial openness and co-op in Northeast Asia held in NE. China’s Shenyang

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BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 2nd Northeast Asia Finance Conference and 2024 “Revitalizing Liaoning with Finance” Excellent Cases Release kicked off on Tuesday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China’s Liaoning Province, aiming to further deepen financial openness and cooperation in the Northeast Asian region and advance construction of a regional financial center.

The main forum held a series of activities, including an opening ceremony, two round-table dialogues on “finance + biomedical industry” and “finance + cultural industry”, a symposium for foreign financial institutions, a seminar on innovative development of financial clusters, a forum on development of technology and finance, a forum on industrial low-carbon transformation and financial innovation, as well as an enterprise project roadshow and industry-finance matchmaking event.

During the conference themed on “accelerating the construction of a regional financial center in Northeast Asia and creating a new highland for opening up”, excellent cases of revitalizing Liaoning through finance in 2024 were unveiled and the index for core areas of regional financial centers in northeast China was released.

The conference also held an unveiling ceremony for the upgrading of the Shenyang finance and trade development zone to a national-level development zone, and a launch ceremony of a platform for Shenyang industrial insights and decision analysis.

The conference was co-hosted by China Economic Information Service, Liaoning Branch of Xinhua News Agency, Shenhe District People’s Government, Shenyang local financial administration under guidance of Shenyang Municipal People’s Government and Liaoning local financial supervision and administration bureau.

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